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EU Omnibus Update: Postponement, Simplification, and What Comes Next
Updated May 2025 – The European Union has taken significant steps to ease the sustainability reporting burden under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the EU Taxonomy. Through its...
The Netherlands Ranks as Europe’s 3rd Most Innovative Country in 2025
The Netherlands has earned its place as one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs. According to the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2025, the country ranks 3rd among EU member states and 4th when including neighbouring non-EU countries. This marks a step up from...
The EU Data Act: Ushering in a New Era of Data Access and Sharing
On 12 September 2025, the EU Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) will become directly applicable across all EU Member States, including the Netherlands. This landmark regulation represents a fundamental shift in how data — particularly non-personal data — is...
European Accessibility Act 2025: New Accessibility Rules Now in Force Across the EU
On 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) officially came into force across the European Union, creating harmonised accessibility requirements for a wide range of mainstream consumer products and services. The EAA is designed to improve access for people...
South Korean GAAP and IFRS: Convergence, ESG Integration, and the Future of Financial Reporting
Introduction South Korea’s financial reporting landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades. Driven by the need for global comparability, transparency, and investor confidence, the Korean Accounting Standards Board (KASB) has brought...
Japan Issues First-Ever Sustainability Disclosure Standards, Reaffirms Global Environmental Commitments
Japan has taken a significant step toward enhancing corporate environmental transparency and aligning with global sustainability norms. The Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ) officially issued its inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards, marking a...